PC Magazine columnist Sascha Segan got sick of paying for cable and phone services every month he knew were over-priced and under-utilized. Using some simple negotiation tactics and a bit of tech work, he cut his land line and lowered his cell phone bills. The former required he actually leave his cell company and buy a pay-as-you-go model, causing his former carrier to come back with better rates. To save on shows he wasn't really watching, Segan set up a combination of over-the-air HD channels, a dual-tuner TiVo, and an Apple TV model loaded with Boxee (which we toured earlier this year). It's not exactly Depression-era frugality, but can be an inspiring read for anyone thinking about re-configuring their monthly cash flow.